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Braces Color Wheel | Find The Best Color For You

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Getting braces is a huge milestone moment for older kids and teens who can finally enjoy the happiness that comes with having a beautiful smile. While there are several types of options that are available for teeth straightening today, traditional metal braces are still one of the most popular styles that we use in our office. Not only can these braces correct major gaps and bite issues, but they also give kids a chance to make wearing them fun. Since these braces require special rubber bands, you can play around with different colors to create fun and unique styles. Now that you are ready to give these a try, you can use these strategies to figure out how to choose the best color for your teeth.

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Top Famous Celebrities Who Won (with Braces)

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You want to take a picture of yourself with a smile that is dazzling even without filters. But, you’re concerned of how your teeth are aligned. One of the ways on how you can achieve a beautiful smile is through braces. Your mouth may be too crowded or there may be large gaps between your teeth. You may also have a problem with the alignment of your bite. Your front teeth may protrude in such an obvious way that there is no way to hide them.

Troubleshooting these concerns are no big deal if you have a skilled and experienced orthodontist. Take a look at celebrities with braces before and after. The treatment that they chose helped them to transform their smiles. However, you need to remember that the treatments will be efficient should you choose to entrust it to your orthodontist. Read more

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Can I Consider Braces When I’m Pregnant? [READ ON]

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Can I Wear Braces If I’m Pregnant?

A new and enhanced look will, of course, build your confidence and make you feel proud of your appearance while you are pregnant. There’s nothing that will make you feel more confident than having an engaging smile that draws people’s attention as you exchange greetings and have conversations with others. Sometimes you do need a bit of tooth straightening or other dental work to correct any other issues with your teeth. There’s no medical reason why you should put off your orthodontic brace treatment until after you’ve given birth to your baby.

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What Causes White Spots on Teeth? (After Braces)

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What causes white spots on teeth after braces?  For most people, braces are the ideal way to get a better smile. However, some people end up getting disappointed by the results of their orthodontic braces because they notice unsightly spots after the brackets are removed. These spots can be a little unpleasant to look at, but you should not let them stop you from deciding to get braces. The reality is that they are entirely preventable even if you are wearing orthodontic braces. Keep reading to find out all about the underlying cause of white spots and learn how you can protect your teeth from them.

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Do Braces Make TOOTH Roots Shorter? (2019)

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Do braces make the roots of your teeth shorter?. Root shortening, or the literal shortening of the roots of the teeth, is commonly caused by a process called “root resorption” in which the root structure of the teeth breaks down or gets destroyed and experiences subsequent loss. Orthodontic treatment is a known cause of root shortening, so it’s natural to wonder whether or not braces cause root resorption.

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What​ ​Causes​ ​Abnormal​ ​Jaw​ ​Pain ​(EPIC WAYS TO TREAT IT)

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What Causes Abnormal Jaw Pains and How to Treat It

Hundreds of people around the world suffer from abnormal jaw pains every day. This type of pain can by created by a number of reasons, however, it’s important to know what to do when you have this condition. Unfortunately, much jaw pain doesn’t only occur at the jaw but also affects other areas of the face as well.

If you find yourself experiencing abnormal jaw pain, you should consult an orthodontist for a better evaluation. They are experienced in these conditions and can prescribe a treatment plan. However, if you cannot make it to the orthodontist’s office, this guide can help serve to identify the main causes of abnormal jaw pains and how you can treat it yourself.

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The Importance of Wearing Retainers after Treatment

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Orthodontic treatment is an incredibly vital part of feeling and looking your best. Because most people see your smile the first time that they look at you, it is important that you work with an orthodontist to have orthodontic work done at your own convenience. Whether you are the one having the work done or you are taking your child in for braces, the aftercare of orthodontic work is often just as important as going for the work itself. If you avoid the aftercare, you will find that your teeth begin to shift and you need more orthodontic work and braces to correct the situation.

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How to Deal with Orthodontic Emergencies (BEST TIPS)

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How to Deal with Orthodontic Emergencies

No matter which orthodontic appliance you or your child is using, there are many components to the appliance that can malfunction in some way during your treatment. While issues created by these parts are rare, you should know more about how to deal with certain orthodontic emergencies if ever they occur to you. If ever you do experience one of these emergencies, do what you can to mitigate the problem and then take a visit to your orthodontist to make sure that your braces or Invisalign solution is operating as intended.

 

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What Your Child Should Expect (Before and After Braces)

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What Your Child Should Expect Before and After Braces

When children or teenagers are told that they need braces, it can be exhilarating, yet scary. Before your first appointment, you may have no idea what to expect but you should be excited to have straight and beautiful teeth in our not so distant future. It can take time for the final results with a lot of ups and downs, but you will be thankful for down the long road because you will have newfound confidence with your straightened teeth. Here are a few things to expect before you make an appointment with your doctor.

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What Are Retainers?

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When the time comes for your kids to shed off their braces, it’s exciting to see their new set of better-aligned teeth. However, it’s also time to think about the next step to complete the process: retainers.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing retainers? Are retainers really expensive? What should you expect after the retainers are fitted? All these are natural questions that most parents have. This article will detail everything you need to know about retainers. Read more